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FSA student Maurice Carter sits down with educator Alberto Groves to talk about Panamanian identity, history, and culture. Maurice Carter: Mr. Alberto, both you and I are Panamanian. What's your family history with Panama? Alberto Groves: I was lucky enough to visit Panama every summer when I was a little kid. So I had that ingrained in me. Instead of going to vacation spots or resorts, I would be staying at my aunt's, uncle's, grandmother's places. So Panama for me was li

What is Hatred? Hatred is a very negative, and intense emotion felt and pointed towards something or someone. Hatred is very different from other emotions because yes, they all can change your rational to irrational, but hatred, in little to no time, completely distorts your natural perception, whatever may be the situation, into something else entirely. Engraving by M. Engelbrecht (?), 1732, after C. Le Brun. Source: Wikipedia Hatred spreads online. According to a study “Th

Stocks are shares of businesses. People generate profits in the stock market through stock prices going up and then shareholders being paid out. Stockbrokers concentrate on purchasing and selling stocks, and investment bankers provide advice on financial decisions that companies make. I wanted to learn about stocks to make money. My dad first told me about it, and I saw it all over social media. It looked fun how people made money off of it. I made small profits in shares of

We live in an age of fast adapting and rapidly changing technology, and one of the latest developments in AI lately has brought the sci-fi imagery we would usually see on futuristic shows to life, constructing history’s first holograms from AI. The Miracle on Ice recreated in Lake Placid, Michigan. Photo credit: Pat Bradley, WAMC Neural networks are loosely modeled on a simplified notion of how the brain's neurons interact, where one neuron 'activating' will send a signal to

Charter schools claim to be improving education but instead it is actually taking public money and affecting students negatively. Cartoon by Rob Tornoe. This represents how charter schools are slowly taking resources from public schools and using it to fund new charter schools. According to interviews I conducted with people who’ve experienced charter schools, I found the following observations. I talked to this teacher and she said “In Success Academy schools, staff force st

Dirtbiking is a way for a lot of young guys like me to have fun and for us to feel free. My dad and uncles have been riding dirtbikes my whole life. Why it started for me was getting my first bike at 4 years old and growing up riding dirtbikes. I love the way I feel when I’m on my bike; I feel like I’m the king of the world. Dirtbiking started in the United Kingdom around the early 1900s. Siegfried Bettmann is often credited for creating early specialized off road bikes. The

The Forsyth-Cascade Cougars at the end of the season went undefeated with a 16-0 record as well as winning the MPL1A championship, but what led up to that? The players on the team worked countless hours, progressing new players and making the old players better. We worked on everything, down to shooting, finishing at the rim, ball handling, and defensive awareness. When people say we succeeded, at least they can’t say it was luck, because we won through hard work and dedicati

Social media has become one of the fastest ways to get information, but it’s also one of the easiest ways for misinformation to spread. As a result, the most common types of misinformation online are A.I generated videos, deepfakes, and false or misleading posts that can impact what people believe without checking if it’s actually true. This issue affects thousands of users, especially teens who only rely on information from platforms like Instagram, YouTube, or TikTok. Mos

Lápiz Conciente - Photo Credit Diario Libre Is dembow the only sound coming out of the Dominican Republic? Not even close. A lot of Dominicans like myself listen more to Dominican underground and trap music even more, and don't get me wrong, dembow is still essentially something that I listen to a lot but I see it more like a vibe to get happy around a lot of people. I believe some people that know more about artist like “Lil Naay” or more old school “Lápiz Conciente” you get

Gun violence is continuing to shape the everyday lives of young people such as me, in communities like New York City, and it’s something that many teenagers, parents, and residents are seriously worried about. Right now, in the present day, this issue is affecting how people feel both inside their homes and when they step outside, making simple things like going to school or hanging out with friends feel unsafe due to the fact that bullets have no name. Artist: Micah Bazant

Millions of Americans struggle with mental health conditions daily, yet stigma and lack of access to care remain significant barriers. More than 1 billion people are living with mental health disorders such as anxiety and depression, affecting human function and economic tolls. While many countries have made an attempt to “help,” larger investment and action are needed globally to increase services that protect and prioritize people’s mental health. By Marc-Anthony Macon -..

People have different forms of self expression. Some do music, while others express themselves through their outward appearance through hair and piercings. A person's culture as well can be a huge influence on what they enjoy. Life is adventurous, it leads people through different tunnels and everyone can have a different hobby or interest, and it’s what makes us human. Photo credit: Eric Saldana I interviewed some individuals of certain talents and asked “How do you express

Street Art and graffiti have became the people's way of reclaiming their broken city. In times like 1950-1970s New York City wasn't in a great state; it transformed into urban decay in places like the Bronx and Brooklyn. Graffiti was a way for youth in the boroughs to rebel against the neglect they faced. They used places like subway cars and crumbling walls as canvases. Street art was a way of getting their name known in the world where they were ignored. In 1970 New York Ci

People die everyday due to many different reasons. It could be a heart attack, cancer, or even old age. It's a normal thing, but a 15 year old boy being shot in a park in broad daylight is not normal. In mid-April Jaden Pierre was fatally shot on video in Roy Wilkins Park in South Jamaica, Queens after an altercation or fight of some-type happened with half a dozen other teenagers around Jaden’s age, all surrounding him. Nobody helping, nobody trying to stop it. These kids we

Have you ever questioned why AI was created or who was behind it? Well, a group of researchers created AI to mimic human problem-solving skills. In 1956, John McCarthy introduced the term “artificial intelligence” during a research meeting at Dartmouth College, where scientists discussed whether machines could learn and think like humans. This meeting became one of the most important starting points for modern AI. John McCarthy "I don't see that human intelligence is somethi

In today’s world social media plays a role in shaping what people buy. Platforms like Instagram and TikTok are not just for entertainment anymore, they are extremely powerful tools for advertisers. Every day users are exposed to products through posts, ads, and videos. For example, if someone sees an influencer wearing a brand like Nike they are more likely to consider buying it because people take recommendations from people they follow and admire, as well as ads. Colin Kaep

Music is important to humans because it connects to our emotions, brains, culture and social lives in ways few other things can. Music helps people express and process emotions. It can make us feel happy, sad, motivated or relaxed. People often listen to music to match or change their mood. Songs can communicate feelings that can’t be put into words. Different cultures have unique styles, instruments and rhythms. I interviewed a few people about the importance of music. Jona

Christopher Redding, a 16 year old football star at “John F Kennedy HIgh School” tragically sustained a fatal gunshot wound to his back on February 11, 2026. He got into an altercation with 3 people at Mcdonald’s in Broadway and West 238th street in Kingsbridge. I interviewed Ariana, a classmate and friend of Christopher. She had this to say when I asked what type of person Christopher was: “He always put a smile on your face no matter if he was having a bad day. He wouldn’t

From The Environmental Impact of Fast Fashion, Explained In today’s fashion industry, the most popular and most convenient way of obtaining clothes has been through fast fashion. Consumers can purchase clothing faster and cheaper with only a tap. However, fast fashion presents a serious threat to the environment, human labor it employs, and even altering the way we think when browsing for clothing. This article goes into the social impacts of fast fashion observing the practi